At the very heart of CIS is our commitment to bringing responsible, caring adults into the lives of children.
At the very heart of CIS is our commitment to bringing responsible, caring adults into the lives of children.Volunteers help our students to stay in school and achieve in life by providing supportive relationships for students during the school day through a variety of roles. Below are our Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals and Groups/Companies. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form (or click button below). Questions? Contact our Volunteer and Resource Coordinator, Phyllis Cunningham, at volunteer@cischarlotte.org
INDIVIDUAL Volunteer Opportunities
Mentor
Develop a relationship to help encourage growth, build confidence, and improve interpersonal skills.
Commitment is weekly or biweekly for 30 minutes to an hour.
Tutor
Support with schoolwork and learning goals, may focus on one area depending on student need.
Commitment is weekly or biweekly for 30 minutes to an hour.
School Aide
Provide support to a CIS Site Coordinator, assist with programming and projects.
Commitment level is flexible.
College/Career Coach
Support college and career activities (workshops, field trips, etc.)
Commitment level depends upon activities.
Event Specialist
Help prepare, execute, and clean up after special events.
Commitment level is flexible.
Volunteer opportunities for Companies/Groups
Lead a Student Experience
Host or lead a college or career readiness workshop (mock interviews, resume writing, etc., or job shadow experience.
Host a Drive
Work with our Volunteer and Resource Coordinator to host a drive for needed items.
Classroom Readers
Provide a fun reading experience for 10-15 minutes in an elementary school classroom.
College/Career Coach
Support college and career activities (workshops, field trips, etc.)
Commitment level depends upon activities.
Assist with an Event
Pre-event pre and/or on-site assistance, field days, family engagement events, celebrations, and more.
School Staff Appreciation
Bring coffee and doughnuts, or another small treat for school staff; work with CIS Site Coordinators to plan and hand-out.
Student Greeters
Enthusiastically welcome students to school in the morning, between 7:15 – 9:15 am, depending on the school.
Interested?
Please complete our Volunteer Interest Form, or contact Phyllis Cunningham, Volunteer and Resource Coordinator, at volunteer@cischarlotte.org to sign up and get details!